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Interest rates live: Bank of England holds interest rates and downgrades growth in blow for Labour

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain the rate at 4.75 per cent

The Independent UK

UK interest rates set to be held at 4.75% after inflation rises again

The Bank of England will announce the results of its next policy decision on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Stock Market Today: Indexes Go Bearish, Russell Plunges After Fed Signals Fewer Rate Cuts; Jabil Breaks Out (Live Coverage)

Some leaders showed strong, robust movement even as indexes fell to session on lows after the Fed signaled fewer rate cuts next year.

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Inflation analysis: Prices rising faster means higher borrowing costs for longer amid recession fears

The rise in inflation last month is likely to mean higher borrowing costs for longer

The Independent UK

Further Hike In UK Inflation Hits Rate Cut Chance

UK annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England's target rate in November, official data showed Wednesday, firming expectations that it will avoid cutting interest rates this week.

International Business Times

UK inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6%, fuelling calls to hold interest rates

Annual increase in November driven by rising cost of petrol and groceries and hike in tobacco duty in budget

The Guardian - UK

UK factory orders ‘collapse’ to four-year low, CBI says; inflation rises to 2.6% – as it happened

Starmer says more to do on economy so growth is ‘felt in the pockets of working people’; US Federal Reserve widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point

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US Fed Expected To Cut Interest Rates Again, But Path Ahead Is Murky

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead.

International Business Times

Dollar Edges Higher Ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.08%. The dollar posted modest gains on Tuesday after US Nov retail sales rose more than expected. Also, the weakness in stocks Tuesday boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar were limited after US Nov manufacturing production rose...

Barchart

FTSE 100 falls again as wage growth ‘throws cold water’ on rate cut hopes

Data showed wage growth jumping higher on Tuesday, reinforcing expectations that the Bank will hold interest rates later this week.

Evening Standard

A former Fed president says she would not cut interest rates this week, but she expects the central bank will anyway

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday.

Fortune

Dollar Boosted by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.03%. The dollar today is posting modest gains after US Nov retail sales rose more than expected. Also, today’s jump in the 10-year T-note yield to a 3-1/2 week high has strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. In addition, the weakness...

Barchart

Surge in wages means beleaguered borrowers must wait for interest rates cut

Pay packets are now growing at 5.2 per cent, up from 4.9 per cent three months ago

The Independent UK

Global Markets Await Central Bank Decisions On Interest Rates

Global markets show mixed movements as investors await central bank decisions. U.S. stocks close varied, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising.

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The Street

Fed interest rate cut may have surprising effects on mortgage rates

The Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates again, but Americans are still stressed about inflation and debt.

The Conversation

The fiscal update is no Christmas present for the government – but signs of a slow recovery are there

After a slow economic year, many New Zealanders are eyeing 2025 with uncertainty but also a degree cautious optimism. Interest rates are dropping and unemployment rates remain below expectations.

Barchart

Dollar Weakens as Stocks Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.14%. Strength in stocks on Monday curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar were contained after T-note yields moved higher and strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Monday’s US economic news was mixed for the dollar as a gauge...

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Dollar Firms on Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. The dollar today recovered from early losses and is slightly higher on weakness in the euro and yen. The dollar today initially posted modest losses due to a decline in T-note yields. Also, strength in stocks today has curbed liquidity...

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The Guardian - UK

UK businesses cutting staff at fastest rate since 2021 after budget

Companies responding to national insurance rise by reducing hiring, survey finds

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting and Key U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.30% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s final monetary policy committee meeting of the year as well as the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and…

International Business Times

Lagarde Says ECB Will Continue To Cut Interest Rates

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday eurozone policymakers would keep cutting interest rates and warned that higher US tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump could hit growth in the bloc.

The Independent UK

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates after jump in inflation

Policymakers are unlikely to give mortgage holders an early Christmas present this year, after inflation rose in October.

Kiplinger

How Lower Interest Rates Will Help the Housing Market

Lower interest rates will give the industry life again as they will likely create more demand and more incentives for developers and thaw a static market.

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Dollar Advances on Higher Bond Yields and Euro Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.24% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar found support Thursday after US Nov PPI rose more than expected, which pushed T-note yields higher and is hawkish for Fed policy. Also, the weakness in the euro Thursday was supportive of the dollar...

The Independent UK

European stocks flat after interest rates cut for fourth time this year

The UK’s FTSE 100 gained 10.14 points, or 0.12%, to close at 8,311.76.

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